Baker & TaylorLooks at the American attitude towards blondes and personal appearance in general

Simon and SchusterIn this irreverent, unsparing, and witty look at our cultural obsession with blonde, Natalia Ilyin shows us that our apparently modern fixation has truly primeval roots. Highlighting cultural criticism with personal experience, she cites ancient myths, Hollywood iconography, and the daily assault of advertising to reveal why the allure of being a blonde has crossed the boundaries of ethnicity, economics, and age. In essence, she shows us the difference between simply having blonde hair and being a blonde.

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I read this book in high school, during my questioning why I was treated certain ways for being blond. I thought I would enjoy taking the journey again. Instead, I thought she disguised an autobiography as an exploration of culture. Honestly, I just didn't think there was any support for her ideas (and she usually didn't offer). It may be interesting to read one woman's idea of being blond, but do not expect in depth exploration. Oh, and as an editor, I did use blonde vs. blond correctly. She does not always, particularly in her title.